roccoschili Chapter 585 When Harden Feels Coming
Chapter 585 When Harden Feels Coming
Chapter 585 When Harden Feels Coming
Before Christmas in 2018, the Thunder won another victory at home.
The Timberwolves who lost Butler, even if they have the youngest MVP-Ross, have fallen to the bottom of the Western Conference this season.The performance of the two talented new stars in the team is still half-dead.So much so that Towns and Wiggins didn't get much attention this season, Rose High, who scored a career-high score of 50+ and rejuvenated his second spring.Butler's toughness gave this team hope, but what the management needs is the future.
However, in this game, they played a bloody side in a rare way.
The absence of Teague and Rose made Wiggins the core figure in carrying the Timberwolves' outside offense.Of course, he was supposed to play this role in the first place.It's just that Wiggins, who wants to be low-key, doesn't like to show off in the game.In this game, the two elder brothers sat on the bench in suits and leather shoes, so he had to stand up.
In this game, Wiggins played 43 minutes and scored 36 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks.With Towns limited by the number of fouls and playing only 28 minutes, he steadily carried the team up.Wiggins has used his performance many times to prove that whether he is in the draft or getting a big contract, he is worth the money.
However, in this game, the Thunder had the last laugh.They fell behind for 45 minutes, and completed the process of falling behind, equalizing, and overtaking in the last 3 minutes.During this period, Paul George contributed the most.A breakthrough to the basket to beat Towns' two plus one, an elegant three-pointer made under Covington's defense, and a chasing cap on Wiggins.At least in the last 3 minutes, Paul George dominated both offense and defense!
Unfortunately, after the game, Paul George found that his shoulder was uncomfortable.This made Donovan nervous!After all, Paul George has always had problems with his shoulders.Fortunately, after a detailed inspection by the team doctor, it was determined that the problem was not serious.Still, a week off is needed.
This injury also missed the upcoming Christmas battle.Coincidentally, their opponent Chris Paul of the Houston Rockets also missed the game due to injury.It is fair for both sides to miss a Paul.
Every time the Thunder meets the Rockets, it feels like meeting old friends.This feeling became even stronger after An Luo arrived in Houston.The longer he stayed in the NBA, the more he felt how rare it was to win the NCAA National Championship in Houston.The purest basketball, the tenacious struggle, the most intense collision in the early days of immature technology.Perhaps in the hearts of many people, that is the real basketball.
The Christmas game has always been the most eye-catching game in the NBA regular season.On such a night, watching a hearty game with the family is simply great for those who love fans.Of course, for players, this is not necessarily such a beautiful thing.As the only league in the four major North American leagues that uses Christmas games as a fixed schedule, there will always be many players who cannot escape the fate of "working overtime" during the holidays.
But what I have to admit is that compared to the NBA, which has a long season and thousands of regular season games, the Christmas game will always be extra exciting.There are probably only a few opening games of each season that can be compared to Billen's games.
Thunder's game was the first to start among the games of the day.
The Toyota Center, which was originally based in red, has become even more festive.Inside and outside the arena, you can feel the strong festive atmosphere.Several key bears turned into Santa Claus tonight, and gave some small gifts such as candy to the fans who came to the arena.The cheerleaders in cool clothes danced enthusiastically in the center of the court, creating a hot atmosphere.
But after the game started, the home team's players felt as cold as the weather in Houston.The star James Harden is not as brave as he was when he bragged to Westbrook and An Luo before the game.Of course, Harden did perform very bravely.In the last game, he scored 30 points in 51 minutes!In the past period of time, the Rockets have been advancing all the way, rushing from the penultimate position in the West to the top eight.Among them, Harden's brave performance is indispensable.Scored more than 6+ in 30 consecutive games, including 40+ in two games and 50+ in one game.Now on the scoring list, Harden has surpassed An Luo.
Perhaps Harden was a little unhappy because he didn't enjoy this important holiday.The above is the three-pointer with a three-point retreat and a three-pointer, hitting the iron!It made An Luo very uncomfortable.
"Dude, do you want Russell to invite you to the nightclub again?"
An Luo faced Harden with the ball and couldn't help joking.In the summer, these guys always like to get together and go one-on-one.The winning party will ask everyone to have fun.Of course, An Luo has never won.
Pounding the ball under his crotch, An Luo took a step back, pulled it up and threw the ball.Harden's defense has gotten a lot better this season, but that doesn't mean he's forgotten to use his eyes.Just like this time, An Luo's shot was easy.
Overall, the Thunder's game in Houston kicked off at a fairly relaxed pace.And the following games have always been in the rhythm of the Thunder.
If there are no twists and turns, the Thunder will easily take away a victory in the away game.Well, this year's Christmas War is also quite good.But for the home team, such a result is unbearable.
So, Harden went berserk!Unexpected, reasonable.
From the second half of the third quarter, Harden got up.Just like a sniper holding an AWM, who has been aiming with the naked eye before, and now suddenly finds an [-]x lens.
Moreover, Harden's three-pointer opened, breakthroughs and free throws followed!Even though An Luo had already guarded the opponent's face, he couldn't stop the opponent from scoring.
Of course, the Thunder can double-team.And they did.But players like Harden often wait for their opponents to double-team themselves.Whether it's Anthony, Gordon or Rivers, these people can score with the ball by taking advantage of the loopholes!
When Harden's touch came, the situation of the game changed dramatically.The Thunder's offense has also been affected.Momentum is a very mysterious thing!And the current game is like this, either the east wind overwhelms the west wind, or the west wind overwhelms the east wind.
(End of this chapter)